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Raise your hand if you’ve ever said the words, “I don’t want to deal with my money right now?” Friend, I am right there with you. Especially in those seasons when I had debt or things just weren’t flowing like I’d hope they would be. The truth is, we all face different money seasons and challenges – absolutely no one is immune. You may know of our guest today, Kumiko Love from the Budget Mom. She’s the real deal, paid off a ton of debt, and has some serious money advice to share on how to live a life you love on a budget that you can afford. Now that’s a tag line I can get behind! What You'll LearnWhat Kumiko's secret was to pay off $77,000 in eight monthsPractical ways to move from paycheck to paycheck to money successHow Kumiko's upbringing taught her some of her most important money lessonsThe ways your finances change after having a baby and how to create a plan on any budgetWays to erase the idea of perfection when it comes to your financesKumiko's journey to becoming The Bu…

Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other person to inherently know our money story without having to say a word. Nicole Middendorf, a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Prosperwell Financial, is here to thankfully help us take a deeper dive into how we navigate love and money. This fall her fifth book “Who Pays? Navigating Love and Money” will hit bookshelves. Nicole’s life goal is to reduce the divorce rate by helping couples – and especially women – feel less intimidated when talking about money. Yes, Please! What You'll LearnWhat makes money so tough for couples to deal withWhat you should and shouldn't share about money in every phase of your relationshipHow to figure out who should pay and whether it…

To be good at anything in life, your career, your relationships, managing your money, etc. you need to find some balance. For my husband Jeff and me, that means escaping from time to time and finding places to explore that are about beauty, exploration, experiences and if we're lucky, making a few friends along the way. On this episode, we invite you to escape with us to one of the most beautiful places in Oregon, the Mt. Hood Columbia River Gorge area. What You'll LearnWhy balance is so important and not just a buzz word you hear oftenHow to find balance on just about any budget and why you don't often need to travel farHow Ali McLaughlin created a business (MountnBarrel) with the sole purpose of helping others relax and enjoy life while sipping wine on a bikeThe discoveries you can find traveling to unique places like a historic inn (Balch Hotel) in a tiny town and how that tiny town can change you in all the right wayThe serene beauty of Oregon rivers and the healing power of t…

What was the first thing you learned how to cook? For me, it was scrambled eggs and ever since I’ve been fascinated by food. Cooking has a reputation for being scary and expensive, but it is anything but that. As Ken Rubin, who is an accomplished chef from Rouxbe and our podcast guest says, "Start with one dish, one little thing…master that, and then build out your toolkit of food." Great advice whether you want to turn your love of food into a business or just want to learn how to make a few killer dishes. Learning how to cook is probably one of the smartest money moves you can make – and you can bank on that! What You'll LearnHow can learning how to cook really save you moneyWhat are some staple dishes that everyone should know how to makeBreaking down some of the biggest myths around cooking, including Ken's answer to "I can't cook"How you can turn your love of cooking into a full-time careerSome of the most inexpensive but awe-inspiring ingredients that you might have in your…

Most of us didn’t grow up with parent’s who taught us about money. Do you even remember how you learned about money? There is radio silence from our parent's and family members because there is so much shame, guilt, and negative feelings inherent in all of us around money. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Wayne Pernell, aka Dr. P, on a much-loved previous episode. I was excited to sit down again with Dr. P and his son, Lucas who is in his 20’s, to talk about the generational differences around money and how we can work to break them apart. What You'll LearnWhy do generational difference exist when it comes to moneyIs it too late to have money talks with our parent's, and what should we talk aboutThe biggest money lessons Lucas and Dr. P learned and why each is importantHow to recognize if you are stuck in a money pattern from your pastHow your mind might be tripping up how you think, act, and feel about your money LinksDr. Wayne PernellThe Significance Factor Book SUBS…

There always has to be a why when searching for financial independence. Why do you want to want to save money, why do you want to buy a house, why do you want to change your career, why do you want to retire early? Our guest on this episode, Bola Sokumbi, is a finance expert, author, podcaster, and founder of Clever Girl Finance discovered her why way back in college when she saved 100K in three years – that is no small feat. She did all sorts of things to save the money, stuff that you and I might think is crazy… but it worked. And now she wants to show you how you can find your why, create massive change in your life, and have some fun doing it. What You'll LearnThe steps Bola took to save 100K in three yearsThe money lessons Bola learned from her mom that helped her in her financial journeyWhy Bola decided to write a book and the chapters she thinks you need to read ASAPWhat's one piece of money advice Bola wished every woman knewHow to achieve big money goals when they feel s…

What is your biggest money worry – not having enough money to pay off your student loan, maybe you’re in a mortgage that’s over your head right now, or maybe you’re just trying to figure out how to quit your job and be a stay at home parent. You could win the lotto, but what about something as simple as earning passive income from the extra space in your home? Joseph Woodbury is the CEO and co-founder of Neighbor.com and our guest on this episode. His company has a seemingly basic concept – rent out the extra space in your home to people who need affordable and local storage space, earn passive income and everyone is happy. But there's more to the story.  What You'll LearnHow homeownership debt affects your ability to build wealthWhat's the deal with the antiquated storage solutions and why Joseph decided there need to be a changeThe two big money problems Neighbor solves all at onceThe power of passive income streams and how it can literally change your lifeWhy Neighbor loves de…

Should you buy the car, should you lease the car, which car should you get? You can drive yourself crazy until you remember, it’s just a car. So I bought one, and here’s my story. What You'll LearnHow I turned an expensive SUV purchase into a good money decisionThe money lies over leather seats that almost kept me from a good dealWhy not all bad decisions are bad decisionsMy tips for how to be smart when you buy your next carWhy you need to think like a financial planner sometimes and how to do itHow I ended up eating my words about Volvo's SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to info@mmoneypodcast.com.  Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get SocialShannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…

How would it make you feel if you launched a blog and it earned six figures in three short years? The skeptics say it’s not possible, but Kate Kordsmeier from Root + Revel did it and so can you. What You'll LearnDebunking the biggest myths when it comes to blogging and earning an incomeKate's story from journalist to full-time blogger earning over six figures in three yearsThe different ways you can make money as a bloggerWhat kind of setup you need to launch your blog (and why you don't need to spend a ton of money upfront)How to develop your niche as a bloggerWhen to take the leap from your job to full-time bloggerHow much money you can reasonably make as a blogger and how much time you need to invest LinksThe Six-Figure Blog AcademyRoot + Revel SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review…

There isn't much more that I dislike besides going to the dentist. However, in a recent study by Freedom Debt Relief, debt is still one of those taboo topics. Not only do we not want to talk about, but debt is also a silent killer of your dreams and goals and is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety around money.  Michael Micheletti, Director of Corporate Communications for Freedom Debt Relief, is dishing all the jaw-dropping revelations from this study and helping us understand the power of debt in all areas of our life.  What You'll Learn41% of Americans said they do not set aside money for their retirement plan. Why is this is happening?Do we have different debt now than previous generations?Understanding why 40% of college grads thought their college education was not worth the cost. What options do you have if you are in debt?How to cultivate a good mindset when you are in debt. What steps can we all take to be better prepared with our finances so we don't go into debt? Links…

As Dan Weissmann, host of An Arm and a Leg podcast says, "You gotta be ready to do some pretty good adulting to figure out this whole health care thing."  Health care is crazy. People are declaring bankruptcy, no one really knows what kind of coverage they have, and the whole process is just plain screwed up. If you've been trying to understand health insurance and frustrated with the system in place, this podcast episode is for you! As Dan says, we may be screwed, but at least we're all screwed together.  What You'll LearnWhat do we really need to know about health insurance that the experts aren't telling usWhy you should always negotiate your hospital bill - and how to do itSome of the craziest stories Dan has heard on his podcast, An Arm and a LegHow to figure your way through the cost of health insuranceWhy you need to know what you have before a disaster happensWhy Dan decided to start the podcast and what's up for season 2 LinksAn Arm and a LegOpen Enrollment 2020 SUBS…

Student loan debt is real and politicians are fighting about it with no clear answers. Meanwhile, what you really want to know is can you actually pay off your student loans and build your wealth at the same time?  Robert Farrington, the mastermind behind The College Investor who is also America’s Student Loan Debt Expert, is dishing his tips to pay off your debt while balancing the need to grow your wealth. What You'll LearnIn what ways does debt hold you back from growing your wealthHow to balance the emotions of debt and lean into the process of paying them offWhat has caused the student loan debt issue and Robert's thoughts on the future of collegePractical steps you can take to build wealth while you are paying off your debtRobert's student loan debt journey and how he achieved success LinksThe College InvestorFollow Robert on InstagramStats on student loan debt SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in…

Jessi Fearon and her husband tackled two of life’s biggest challenges all at once – managing the cost of raising a family while simultaneously climbing out of over $55 in debt…they didn’t have superpowers or win the lottery, but we’re showing how they did it in this episode (and how you can as well).  What You'll LearnWhat does it mean to be debt-freeHow people get trapped in the debt cycle and what steps should you take to break itHow debt impacts your budget when you're also raising a familyHow to overcome roadblocks when you're trying to pay off debtHow soon-to-be parents can prepare their bank accounts for a newbornThe one tip Jessi says you can't live without when you're trying to pay off debt LinksJessi Fearon's websiteJessi on YouTube SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to in…

The best part about being a podcaster is getting to create a community and deliver content that you want to hear. Your Ask Shannah questions have inspired this podcast episode, and we're starting off with a question about how you can put your finances on autopilot (inquiring minds want to know). I'm a big fan of autopilot, mixed with a few manual pieces each month to get your money flowin' in the right direction. What You'll Learn I'm tackling three Ask Shannah questions in this episode and diving deep into some tools that you can use to help your finances for the rest of this year and beyond.Learn how to put the key areas of your finances on autopilot - budgeting, saving, investing, banking and moreLearn why you should consider hiring a CPA (despite the cost) if you're going through a milestone like getting married or having a baby or changing careersLearn ways you can rebuild your savings account after you've had to drain it LinksClarity MoneyYou Need a BudgetFreshbooksAcorns…

Have you ever made a money decision that you regretted later? I’ve made about a million of these over the years, but I’ve also learned how powerful your mind is when it comes to money. Can you trick yourself into being broke or being wealthy? How powerful do you think your mind is when it comes to your bank account? We’ll uncover these answers and the most common money mindset traps in this episode. What You'll LearnThe four negative mindset traps that can actually make you brokeHow to recognize the mindset traps and what you can do to strategize against themWhy you need to define what success means to you and how that might be affecting your bank accountMy own stories of powerfully connecting my health with my wealth and what I've learnedWhy you should have your own version of the "24-hour" window before you make big purchasesHow a "f**ck it bucket" can give you options in life when you need them the most SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Want to be the first to know when new episodes ar…

So excited to bring you this summer reboot episode that has a special place in my heart. Have you ever wondered how your health affects your bank account? It does, in powerful ways, and I’m going to tell you why in today’s episode. In 2017 I was determined to find a way to get a better balance in my life because I knew that it had a direct correlation with my finances, so I joined a yoga studio. I liked it a lot, until one day I walked into David Lynch's class and then I fell in love with yoga. I fell in love with the power to transform my mind form the inside out. It’s a new year, and if you’re going to do a new you now is the time to understand the strong connection between your health, your mindset, and your money. What You'll LearnThe power that your mind and body has on your overall successWhy you need time to reset your mind every day (& how to do it)Ways you can cultivate a better mindset this yearHow to figure out what you focus on and what distracts you from achiev…

This is our 500th podcast episode! 500 episodes of money tips and tricks, saving strategies, travel destinations, healthy money mindset stories and tips, money stories from entrepreneurs, authors, musicians and more and all along the way, you’ve been listening episode by episode. So today, for our 500th episode, we're talking about those big little money lies that are holding us all back from achieving our greatness!  What You'll LearnWe're celebrating 500 podcast episodesThe power of money lies and how they will come up over and over again if you aren't carefulHow to identify the money lies holding you backWhy the lie of perfection is so powerful and destructive The #1 money lie that I get stuck in and work to break every dayHow to proactively break your money lies SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a c…

Brandon Krieg, CEO, and co-founder of STASH has a mission. His goal is to make saving and investing accessible and easy for everyone, regardless of your budget. This is a message I echo on this podcast. There's always a little something extra in your bank account that you can use powerfully to help build your wealth and your future, you just need to know how to find it. What You'll LearnHow does STASH practically make saving and investing accessible to everyoneIn what ways does learning about financial literacy help us build a better financial futureHow Brandon went from Wall Street working with some very wealthy people to an entrepreneur starting a company with a mission to help everyone save and investWhy Brandon thinks we have an aversion to saving and investingHow to invest without fear LinksSTASH investing SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this wee…

June is pride month, although I’d argue that every month should be about loving others no matter what they look like, what their sexual orientation is, or what their life story is. In my opinion, as long as you aren’t hurting anyone else, you have every right to be you, just like I have every right to be me. That may be my view, but I was curious, with the rise of an inclusive culture and social responsibility, how are companies and investors supporting the LGBTQia+ community. My guest and fellow millennial is Jay Lipman, co-founder, and president of the Fintech asset management sustainable investing firm Ethic. On this episode, we're covering a lot of topics including social responsibility investing and what companies are doing to support the LGBTQia+ community. What You'll LearnAre we seeing a strong shift in companies towards better equality with LGBTQ workers or are we still just talking about it without any definitive actionHow and why are companies aligning their investment…

While you are busy Googling best ways to pay off debt, and best mutual funds to invest in, and best ways to build a budget, you should also be paying attention to best ways to travel. if you’re going to travel, you might as well know some of the insider tricks to save money, like how you could save a ton of cash just by traveling to and from a different airport. I’ve saved thousands and thousands of dollars over the last few years with different smart money moves that I’ve made, but I wanted to chat with Jesse from Dollar Flight Club to find out what else we should know about to saving money when we travel. What You'll LearnWhat are some of the secret ways to find flight dealsBusting apart some long-held travel myths so you can find the best dealWhy traveling to and from a different airport can save you a lot of cashThe difference between Dollar Flight Club and Google FlightsHow to find the best travel deals within the U.S. LinksDollar Flight Club SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want …

Did you know that you cast a vote every time you spend your money? You are voting for companies whether you realize it or not. When you invest your money, you are doing the same thing…but do you know who you are voting for? Arianna Savant, Head of Product at Swell Investing, is the guest on this episode demystifying how and why impact investing is important in your investing practice. What You'll LearnWhat is driving the movement behind impact investingWhat is the difference between investing for impact and traditional investingHow do you decide what impact companies you should invest inWhat Swell is doing to bring impact investing to the massesArianna's money story and her journey to evolve her own investing practice LinksSwell InvestingUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iT…

When we talk about greatness, we think that means we have to perfect, or wealthy, or recognized as an expert, and so on. I’ve learned that being great means that I’m using the skills and talents I was born with to contribute a little bit of me into this world. I want you to feel empowered to do the same because reaching your greatness has a lot to do with how you make and grow your money. Keren Eldad, our podcast guest and success coach, will motivate you in all the best ways to step into who you are meant to be and tap into your greatness. What You'll LearnHow do you figure out what your greatness isHow do you then tap into your greatness to enrich your lifeIs there a wrong way to cultivate a good money mindsetKeren shares the story about the last day she was broke and how a Latin superstar helped her outCommon ways we hold ourselves back from our greatness LinksKeren's website SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to…

What does it mean to be a relationship with your money and how do you know what that relationship is or what it should be? Your relationship with your money has a big impact on the decisions you make and how well you achieve your goals and it’s up to you to decide what kind of relationship you want. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Wayne Pernell, a clinical psychologist, executive coach (with 40 years experience), relationship expert, black belt, musician and so much more. He's walking us through the steps to cultivate a good relationship with your money and why it matters in the first place. What You'll LearnWhat the word relationship means and how it originatedThe difference between core and peripheral values and why they matterHow our relationship with money will change over timeHow to rebuild a stronger relationship and push past the crap that doesn't work LinksDr. Wayne PernellGet a free copy of his book, The Significance Factor SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the firs…

Buying real estate has long been a great way to invest your money. As we saw with the mortgage meltdown, that doesn’t always hold true. Traditional real estate investing has been associated with people who have a lot of cash. With the financial technology explosion over the last few years, companies like Groundfloor are making a way for people like you and me to invest in real estate without having to win the lottery or rob a bank. Brian, the CEO of Groundfloor, which is the first -- and remains the only -- company qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer direct real estate debt investments available to non-accredited investors is on the podcast to share what you need to know. What You'll LearnWhat is Groundfloor and how is making real estate investing accessible for us allWhat's the difference between buying real estate and investing in real estateWhat research should you do before you invest in real estateWhy Brian thinks everyone should make their own inves…